Service

Graffiti Removal

From brick walls to historic stone and metal surfaces — we erase graffiti while keeping what matters untouched. No chemicals, no surface damage, no pressure washing runoff.

The Problem With Traditional Methods

Graffiti removal that
doesn't create new damage

Portland's Old Port, Exchange Street, Lewiston's downtown — historic brick and granite that's been tagged presents a real problem. Pressure washing pushes water and pigment into mortar joints. Chemical treatments lighten and stain masonry. Abrasive methods profile the surface, making future tagging stick even better.

Laser removes the paint without touching the stone or wood surfaces beneath. The beam vaporizes pigment at the surface while the substrate absorbs nothing. No chemical runoff. No water damage. No altered texture.

  • Historic brick and mortar — no joint damage
  • Granite, bluestone, and sandstone facades
  • Commercial building exteriors
  • Wood fencing and exterior wood structures
  • Transit infrastructure and public property
  • Historic district and preservation-compliant work
  • Metal panels, bollards, and street furniture
Brick wall before and after laser graffiti removal — tagged left, clean original brick right

Why It Works

Built for sensitive surfaces

Laser Cleaning

Precise and safe

Laser light vaporizes paint pigment without penetrating or profiling the substrate. Historic brick from 1890 looks the same after treatment as before — except clean. No ghost marks, no lightening.

Pressure Washing

Drives contamination in

High-pressure water forces pigment deeper into porous masonry, makes mortar absorb moisture, and does nothing for solvent-based spray paints. Often the result looks worse than the original tag.

Chemical Strippers

Hazardous and inconsistent

Graffiti removal chemicals require containment, generate hazardous waste, and can bleach or discolor masonry. Not approved for use on many historic preservation projects. Creates cleanup liability.


The Work

Before and after

Historic Brick

Brick wall before and after laser graffiti removal

Metal Sign

Metal sign covered in graffiti tags — before laser cleaning Before
Same metal sign after laser cleaning — completely clean bare metal After

Stone Mid-Strip

Granite masonry mid-stripping — paint being laser-removed from historic stone surface

Graffiti on urban masonry — the kind of commercial and municipal surface Red Claw Laser removes graffiti from without chemicals or damage

For Cities and Towns

Predictable abatement
for municipal properties

Portland and Lewiston/Auburn both deal with recurring graffiti on public infrastructure — retaining walls, transit stops, historic district buildings. Laser cleaning is preservation-compliant and generates no chemical waste, which makes it compatible with municipal environmental standards.

We can work on a per-incident basis or discuss a service agreement for recurring abatement. Either way, response is fast — we're mobile and equipped to deploy within the service area on short notice.

  • No chemicals — compliant with historic district requirements
  • No containment setup — lower cost per incident
  • Mobile deployment across the service area
  • Documented before/after for municipal records
Request a Consultation

Get It Gone

Graffiti on your property?

Send us a photo and location. We'll confirm whether laser is the right approach and give you a straight cost estimate.